<b>PREVALENCE OF SHOULDER PAIN AND DISABILITY AMONG SECURITY GUARDS DUE TO GUN HANGING.</b>

Background: Shoulder pain and disability are pressing health concerns that significantly affect individuals' ability to perform daily and occupational tasks. Security guards, who frequently engage in activities such as patrolling and prolonged standing, may be particularly susceptible to shoulder-related issues. Despite the critical nature of their roles, there is a paucity of research on the prevalence of shoulder pain and disability among security guards. Objective: To determine shoulder pain and disability among security guards due to gun hanging. Methodology: The study investigated the prevalence of shoulder pain and associated disability among security guards. A total of 377 security guards from various institutions of Rawalpindi and Islamabad was participated in the study. Data collection involved administering a structured questionnaire and the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI), which evaluates the severity of shoulder pain and the degree of disability. Results: The mean age of our study participants was 40.59 ±9.52. The right shoulder was more dominant. The results showed that (179)47.9% participants reported shoulder pain and 195(52.1) reported no shoulder pain due to gun hanging.in addition the results also show the total SPADI score which was 22.40±17.08. Conclusion: This study concludes that prevalence of shoulder pain was found among security guards.